COPAA
Council of Pakistan American Affairs
The Council of Pakistan American Affairs (COPAA) congratulates Mr. Barack Hussein Obama
on taking oath as the 44th President of the United States of America in an historic swearing-in
ceremony held at the Capitol Hill on January 20, 2009,” says a COPAA press release. It adds:
“In an Inaugural Address to the nation and to the world that not only invoked the challenges of
the America's past, but the newly sworn-in president called the Americans to action in tones that
were at times sober yet hopeful.
“COPAA is confident that President Obama’s administration will quickly focus on building
international harmony, confront the country's failed economy, improve the education and health
systems, restore human dignity and respect to its rightful place and make tackling the
environmental concerns one of its top priority.”

Biden
“As a Senator from Delaware for 36 years, Biden has been playing a leading role on some of
our nation's most important domestic and international challenges. As a Chairman or the
Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee for 17 years, Biden was widely recognized
for his work on criminal justice issues including the landmark 1994 Crime Bill and the Violence
Against Women Act.
“As a Chairman or the Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee since
1997, Biden played a pivotal role in shaping the US foreign policy. He has been at the forefront
of issues and legislation related to combating terrorism, limiting the production and possession
of weapons of mass destruction, strengthening US-European relationship during the post-Cold
War era, bringing stability in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. The Council of Pakistan
American Affairs congratulates Joseph Biden as the new Vice President of the United States of
America.”
The Council of Pakistan American Affairs was established in the mid 90's. Its major aim is to
assist US elected officials and policy makers to have a better understanding of issues of vital
interest to Pakistan that would ultimately lead to strong bilateral relations between USA and
Pakistan. Contact: Javed Iqbal 626 384 8189



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